Laparoscopic ureteronephrectomy for the treatment of giant kidney worm infection in 2 dogs

One male and one female dog were presented with giant kidney worm infection in the right kidney. Infection was identified through visualization of intra-renal on abdominal ultrasound. Both dogs underwent right-sided laparoscopic ureteronephrectomy for treatment of the giant kidney worm infection. Ad...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2020-11, Vol.61 (11), p.1149-1154
Main Authors: Hart, Edward, Singh, Ameet, Peregrine, Andrew, Sanchez, Andrea, Zur Linden, Alex, Jensen, Monica, Appleby, Ryan, Hagen, Christopher R M, Wan, Jennifer, Larose, Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Dog Diseases - surgery
Dogs
Female
Kidney
Laparoscopy - veterinary
Male
Nephroureterectomy - veterinary
North America
Scientific
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Summary:One male and one female dog were presented with giant kidney worm infection in the right kidney. Infection was identified through visualization of intra-renal on abdominal ultrasound. Both dogs underwent right-sided laparoscopic ureteronephrectomy for treatment of the giant kidney worm infection. Additional adult worms were extirpated from the peritoneal cavity of both dogs. Both dogs recovered without complication from anesthesia and surgery and were discharged within 24 hours after surgery. Laparoscopic ureteronephrectomy has not previously been described for the treatment of giant kidney worm infection in North America.
ISSN:0008-5286